The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 759: One Versus Eight

Chapter 759: Chapter 759: One Versus Eight

Jing Yan’s explanation greatly soothed Zheng Sanxiao’s mood, and a heartfelt smile spread across his face.

The other people in the room also experienced a subtle shift in their hearts. The initial subconscious resistance to becoming followers under Jing Yan’s command seemed to be gradually melting away.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Jing Yan’s gaze swept around the room.

"I need to discuss the issue of elixirs with you all. My elixirs are limited in quantity; it’s impossible to exchange them indefinitely," Jing Yan said directly.

"We all understand that!"

"Yes, not to mention the precious materials needed for elixir refinement, just the process of refining itself consumes a great deal of mental effort."

"..."

People in the room voiced their understanding one after another, growing excited as it seemed Jing Yan was about to offer elixirs for exchange. They had all been waiting for this moment.

"First of all, let me clarify your status within my Splendid Dojo. Currently, you are all outer members. To exchange for a ninth-level elixir, outer members first need to apply for eligibility with Guiyang Great Pill King. Normal ninth-level elixirs will be easier to exchange, while rarer ninth-level elixirs will be more difficult, requiring verification by Guiyang Great Pill King before the application can be submitted to me," Jing Yan explained with a smile.

The brows of the audience all furrowed.

Apply first? And even after applying, there’s no guarantee of an opportunity to exchange?

Many exchanged glances, feeling somewhat disappointed. They weren’t particularly interested in ordinary ninth-level elixirs. Only the three martial artists in the early and middle stages of the Dao Emperor Realm had a significant need for regular ninth-level elixirs.

"You may also choose to be promoted to core members of the Splendid Dojo. Upon promotion to core membership, you will immediately receive a Perfect Quality Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pill, free of charge!" Jing Yan continued.

"However, I must stress that if you’re an outer member, the Splendid Dojo imposes no obligations on you, and requires nothing of you to do. Any outer member is free to leave the Splendid Dojo at any time, just like Qu Duo who left earlier."

"But for core members, the dojo demands a lot! In the future battle against the Gai Family, all core members must participate! The privilege for core members is that for a certain period, you will receive elixirs that I give without any exchange of resources," Jing Yan said, looking at the crowd.

Becoming a core member meant participating in war. And naturally, Jing Yan didn’t mind using elixirs to enhance the martial arts strength of this group. The stronger their combat power, the more significant role they would play in the future war against the Gai Family.

Receiving elixirs without charge was, of course, something that Zheng Sanxiao and others would love. But the thought of war with the Gai Family made everyone unsure.

"Alliance Leader Jing Yan, may I ask when you plan to start an all-out war with the Gai Family?" Zheng Sanxiao asked thoughtfully.

Jing Yan was the Holy Hall Master, and since the Splendid Dojo was in the Holy City, it was unlikely the Gai Family would send a large force to actively attack the Holy City. Therefore, the initiative in timing the battle clearly lay with Jing Yan.

"It should be quite soon. At most ten years, at least three to five," Jing Yan declared.

"What?"

"This..."

The color drained from their faces. Ten years at most? Wasn’t that too soon? Did Alliance Leader Jing Yan have that much confidence?

"Directly speaking, Alliance Leader Jing Yan, although your martial arts cultivation is extremely strong, the depth of the Gai Family’s foundation may exceed your expectations. In front of you, the Ancient Family Ancestor Gu Wanquan might not count for much; you could kill him purely with your strength. But the overall strength of the Gai Family is far more terrifying than it seems on the surface," Elder Liu said with a grave expression.

"Yes! Once a war starts, there’s no turning back!"

"Moreover, I fear Holy Master won’t be able to intervene then!"

The crowd began to speak up.

The Splendid Dojo was still too weak. Even if all eight of them became core members and joined the war, they still wouldn’t be able to compete with the Gai Family’s entire system.

The strength of the Gai Family didn’t only come from their own family. Besides, to attack the Gai Family’s stronghold, Flowing Light City, wasn’t something that the people present could achieve.

"I understand your concerns. Let me tell you in advance that once the war begins, the various Hall Masters of the Holy Hall will also join our side in a personal capacity," Jing Yan said with a smile, dropping a bombshell.

This smile sent a shock through everyone’s heart.

Each Hall Master of the Holy Hall had their own private military forces. Together, the number of martial artists in the Dao Emperor Realm would be quite sizeable. Facing the Gai Family’s entire system in war, it might not guarantee victory against the Gai Family, but they would definitely have the power to contest.

Zheng Sanxiao and others were somewhat moved, but they needed an extra push to make up their minds. They were worried that Jing Yan would use them as expendable troops, sending them to the front lines while Jing Yan stayed back to clean up.

"Not only the Hall Masters, but up to now, our Splendid Dojo has also established alliances with many top-tier families on the continent. For example, the Yan Family from the Holy City, the Alchemy Dao Family Wan Family, and so on, are all core members of the alliance. Once war breaks out, they too will fully support us," Jing Yan added more stakes.

The establishment of the Glory Alliance was something that everyone was aware of.

"The most important point is that I’m not just going to have you charge into battle while I hide in the back. In the war with the Gai Family, I myself will take part on the front line," Jing Yan emphasized at the end.

"Isn’t that too dangerous? If you, Alliance Leader, encounter danger, then the alliance might just..." Zheng Sanxiao said, shaking his head.

"Don’t worry about that. It won’t be easy for the Gai Family to kill me!" Jing Yan spoke with confidence, "My martial arts cultivation is much stronger than what you have seen, than what you can possibly imagine."

Jing Yan narrowed his eyes, sweeping his gaze over everyone.

The crowd all smiled back—Jing Yan’s martial arts cultivation surpassed anyone present there. But if Jing Yan were to be on the front lines, he would still be at risk of falling. The Gai Family’s stronghold was densely packed with formations and fraught with incredible danger, even for the Holy Master.

"I realize you may not have a direct understanding of this. So, how about we go out to the square outside and the eight of you spar with me?" Jing Yan thought for a bit and made this suggestion.

At the Alchemy Dao Conference that day, although Jing Yan had executed Tong Yue, what the crowd had witnessed was Jing Yan succeeding with the help of the Splendid Dojo’s internal and external formations. They indeed had no substantial understanding of how strong Jing Yan really was. They merely thought that Jing Yan’s combat power should be somewhat stronger than Tong Yue’s, but not by much.

Now, upon hearing Jing Yan’s words, all eight were momentarily stunned, looking at Jing Yan incredulously.

What did Alliance Leader Jing Yan mean?

One person, to spar against all eight of them?